Monday, July 30, 2007

Lawnmower woes

After many many years with a crappy lawnmower we finally went out and bought what we thought was going to be a really good lawnmower. We spent a good $350 bucks on it and I believe the brand is Toro from Lowes. I'm not at home right now or I would look at the model so I'll have to get back to you on that. Anyway, we bought this lawnmowet and when we got it home it never started. So we lug in back into the back of my SUV (yes, this was really heavy) and return it for another one that was still in the box. My husband was able to use it around three times before it stopped working. It just stopped. So the lawn was halfway mowed and we called someone to come look at it.

Well, the man said it was defective and they had recalled this model. Great. This was about three weeks ago now and our lawn is just getting longer and longer. My husband has been on the phone many times back and forth with Lowes trying to get a refund. I just hate all the paperwork you have to go through with something like this. It should not be this difficult. After we finally get our money back I think we are going to Sears or Home Depot next time...

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

A new job

I put my notice in at my current job and start my new one in August. I am beyond excited about this change. My new job will give me so much more time at home and allow be to spend more time with family. Starting something new is always scary at first but I know after a few months everything will seem normal again. With my new job we will have to make some adjustments with the way we spend but I know it will all work out. It's just a matter of spending less on things that aren't important anyway.

Next summer I will have off and that is worth it!